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Flaut.Travel was designed and developed by a team dedicated to making the process of searching, comparing and booking airline tickets as easy and convenient as possible. Our service helps travelers to find and buy the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Budapest. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.
The cost of a one-way flight from Shanghai to Budapest ranges from $321 (October 2026) to $548 (August 2027). On average, the ticket price is about $407–$847.
A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Shanghai to Budapest, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
The airlines on the Shanghai — Budapest route each fly on specific days: Shanghai Airlines flies every day except Wednesday and Saturday. China Eastern Airlines only flies on Wednesday and Saturday.
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We keep tight track on airlines' pre-holidays sales and other special offers occurences all the time to let you save maximum amount of funds while traveling to your family or just going out on vacation.
On the Shanghai — Budapest route, prices first decline, hit a low, then start rising again. The middle of the period creates a price window — the best time to book.
Prices fall from September 2026 to January 2027 (12%), then rise from January 2027 to August 2027 (+70%). The best period is October 2026–January 2027 ($321), the most expensive is April 2027–August 2027 ($514).
The best time to buy is October 2026–January 2027, when prices are at their lowest. This can save you up to 38% compared to the expensive months (April 2027–August 2027).
Monthly price variation is 22.4%. On this route, your departure date noticeably affects the cost, and choosing wisely can lead to real savings.
More than 6 airlines operate flights from Shanghai to Budapest, including Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, SCAT, Hainan Airlines, and Air China. This is a popular route, so passengers can choose tickets based on budget and preferences. Ticket prices start from $304, and our service lets you instantly compare all options. The variety of offers simplifies planning: you can choose budget fares or more comfortable options with baggage included or extra services. We help you find the best deals so your trip is cost-efficient.
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Shanghai — Budapest
09/27/2026
Departure
Direct flight
FM8639
starting at $1,548
Shanghai — Budapest
10/03/2026
Departure
Direct flight
FM869
starting at $561
Shanghai — Budapest
10/04/2026
Departure
Direct flight
FM869
starting at $524
Shanghai — Budapest
10/05/2026
Departure
Direct flight
FM869
starting at $532
Shanghai — Budapest
10/16/2026
Departure
Direct flight
FM869
starting at $524
Shanghai — Budapest
10/17/2026
Departure
Direct flight
FM869
starting at $525
Shanghai — Budapest
10/19/2026
Departure
Direct flight
FM869
starting at $536
Shanghai — Budapest
10/25/2026
Departure
Direct flight
FM869
starting at $729
Shanghai — Budapest
10/30/2026
Departure
Direct flight
FM869
starting at $936
Shanghai — Budapest
11/03/2026
Departure
Direct flight
FM8639
starting at $531
Shanghai Airlines
Su, Mo, Tu, Th, and Fr
starting at $586
China Eastern Airlines
We and Sa
starting at $618
The cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to Budapest according to data for the last 48 hours costs $304
Often the best time to buy tickets from Shanghai to Budapest is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Shanghai to Budapest can be found flying in these months: October, January, September.
The fastest flights from Shanghai to Budapest start from 16 hours 25 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Shanghai — Budapest: Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Budapest departs on 10/12/2026, is operated by Shenzhen Airlines and costs $304
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Shanghai to Budapest departs on 10/10/2026, is operated by Air China and costs $723
Fastest flight from Shanghai to Budapest takes 16h 25m
All airports
There are direct flights on this route 7 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa
The distance between Shanghai and Budapest is 8345km (5174 miles). The average flight duration is 12h 15m. There are 9 direct flights from Shanghai to Budapest. The time difference between Shanghai and Budapest is 7h. Flights from Shanghai begin at 1:50 AM. The latest flight from Shanghai departs at 2:20 AM
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